Abstract:Introduction Agricultural aviation pilots, exposed daily to intense vibration and noise, are likely to develop noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of audiograms consistent with NIHL in agricultural aviation pilots who use earplugs and helmets.
Methods We conducted a cross-sectional cohort and observational study. The data were taken from the medical records and audiograms of 94 pilots.
Results NIHL was identified in 9.5% of individuals with hearin… Show more
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